FM/AM Compact Disc Player

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1 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones GB ES To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 16. Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (Demo), consulte la página 16. CDX-GT878US CDX-GT870US 2008 Sony Corporation

2 For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. This label is located on the bottom of the chassis. ATRAC, ATRAC AD, SonicStage and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Warning if your car s ignition has no ACC position Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 16). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off. 2

3 Table of Contents Welcome! Getting Started Resetting the unit Preparing the card remote commander Setting the clock Detaching the front panel Attaching the front panel Inserting the disc in the unit Ejecting the disc Location of controls and basic operations CD Main unit Card remote commander RM-X Searching for a track Quick-BrowZer Searching by skip items Jump mode Display items Repeat and shuffle play Radio Other functions Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound characteristics Customizing the equalizer curve EQ3 Tune Adjusting setup items MENU Using optional equipment Auxiliary audio equipment CD/MD changer Rotary commander RM-X4S Additional Information Precautions Notes on discs About USB devices Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files (CD-R/RW or Mass Storage Class) About MP3 files About WMA files About AAC files About ATRAC files Maintenance Removing the unit Specifications Troubleshooting Error displays/messages Storing and receiving stations Storing automatically BTM Storing manually Receiving the stored stations Tuning automatically Receiving a station through a list LIST USB devices USB device playback Display items Listening to music on a Mass Storage Class type audio device Listening to music on a Walkman (ATRAC Audio Device)

4 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions. CD playback You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files (page 19)). Type of discs Label on the disc CD/MD changers: CD/MD changers can be connected to the Sony BUS at the rear of the unit. Auxiliary equipment connection An AUX input jack on the front of the unit allows connection of a portable audio device. *1 Unsupported text information may not appear correctly. *2 When playing back on this unit. CD-DA MP3 WMA AAC 4 Radio reception You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2). BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects strong signal stations and stores them. Search function Quick-BrowZer: You can quickly and easily search for a track in the CD and USB device connected to this unit (page 10). Sound adjustment EQ3 parametric: You can choose any one of 7 preset equalizer curves, and adjust as desired. DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer): Creates a more ambient sound field, using virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the sound of speakers, even if they are installed low in the door. Digital Music Plus (DM+): Improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3. Name language* 1 (CDX-GT878US only) The text information recorded in following files can be displayed in simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, or hangul character. CD* 2 : MP3, WMA, AAC USB device: MP3, WMA, AAC, ATRAC Image setting You can set various display images on the unit. Optional device operation Various kinds of audio devices can be connected. USB device: A Mass Storage Class USB device or Walkman (ATRAC Audio Device) can be connected to the front USB terminal. For details on usable devices, please refer to About USB devices (page 20) or the Sony support website (page 25).

5 Getting Started Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Detach the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen. RESET button Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. 1 Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until Clock Adjust appears. 3 Press the select button. 4 Rotate the control dial to set the hour and minute. To move the digital indication, press (SEEK) /+. 5 After setting the minute, press the select button. The setup is complete and the clock starts. Preparing the card remote commander Before using the card remote commander for the first time, remove the insulation film. Tip For how to replace the battery, see Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander on page 21. 5

6 Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used. 1 Press (OFF). The unit is turned off. 2 Press (OPEN). The front panel is flipped down. 3 Slide the front panel to the right, then gently pull out the left end of the front panel. Attaching the front panel Place the hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to operate the unit. A B c Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel. 1 2 Notes Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and display window. Do not subject the front panel to heat/high temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray. Do not detach the front panel during playback of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged. 6

7 Inserting the disc in the unit 1 Press (OPEN). 2 Insert the disc (label side up). 3 Close the front panel. Playback starts automatically. Ejecting the disc 1 Press (OPEN). 2 Press Z. The disc is ejected. 3 Close the front panel. 7

8 Location of controls and basic operations Main unit OFF SEEK LIST/ BROWSE SOURCE SEEK OPEN BACK MODE PUSH ENTER/SOUND/MENU SCRL REP SHUF ALBUM DM PAUSE DSPL AUX 8 9 q; qa qs qd qf qg qh Front panel removed qj qk ql RESET Card remote commander RM-X w; wa ws qg wd OFF SOURCE SOUND MODE MENU DSPL + ENTER ATT SCRL REP SHUF PAUSE VOL LIST wf wg qa wh wj qs qf This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages. For USB device operation, see USB devices on page 13, or for optional device (CD/MD changer, etc.) operation, see Using optional equipment on page 17. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit. A OFF button To power off; stop the source. B (LIST/BROWSE) button page 10, 13 To list up (Radio); enter the Quick-BrowZer mode (CD/USB). C Control dial/select button Rotate to: Adjust volume. Press to: Enter sound setting/apply a menu setting. Press and hold to: Enter menu. 8

9 D SOURCE button To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ USB/AUX)*. E Display window F USB terminal page 13 To connect to the USB device. G OPEN button page 6, 7 H (BACK) button page 10 To return to the previous display. I Receptor for the card remote commander J SEEK /+ buttons CD/USB: To skip tracks (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); reverse/fastforward a track (press and hold). Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold). K MODE button page 12, 14 To select the radio band (FM/AM)*; select the play mode of ATRAC Audio Device. L SCRL (scroll) button To scroll the display item. M Frequency select switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See Frequency select switch in the supplied installation/connections manual. N Number buttons CD/USB: (1): REP page 12, 14 (2): SHUF page 12, 14 (3)/(4): ALBUM /+ To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold). (5): DM+ page 4 To activate the DM+ function, set DM+ on. To cancel, set DM+ off. (6): PAUSE To pause playback. To cancel, press again. Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). O DSPL (display) button page 12 To change display items. P AUX input jack page 17 To connect a portable audio device. Q RESET button page 5 R Z (eject) button page 7 To eject the disc. S Disc slot page 7 To insert the disc. The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. Remove the insulation film before use (page 5). w; MENU button To enter menu. wa ENTER button To apply a setting. ws < (.)/, (>) buttons To control CD/radio/USB, the same as (SEEK) /+ on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by <,. wd VOL (volume) +/ button To adjust volume. wf ATT (attenuate) button To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again. wg SOUND button To enter sound setting. wh LIST button To list up (Radio); enter the Quick-BrowZer mode (CD/USB). wj M (+)/m ( ) buttons To control CD/USB, the same as (3)/(4) (ALBUM /+) on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by M m. * In the case of a CD/MD changer being connected; when (SOURCE) is pressed, the connected device ( MD ) will appear in the display, depending on which device is connected. Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can switch the changer. Notes When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB devices disconnected to avoid damage to the disc. If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first. 9

10 Searching for a track Quick-BrowZer You can search for a track in a CD or USB device ( Walkman /Mass Storage Class) easily by category. (LIST/BROWSE): To enter/exit the Quick-BrowZer mode. OFF LIST/ BROWSE SEEK BACK SOURCE SEEK MODE Control dial: To select the item (rotate); confirm the item (press). SEEK: To enter/cancel the Jump mode. PUSH ENTER / SOUND / (BACK): To return to the previous display. 1 Press (LIST/BROWSE). The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears. Display items differ, depending on the type of device or disc. 2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired search category, then press it to confirm. 3 Repeat step 2 until the desired track is selected. Playback starts. To return to the previous display Press (BACK). To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode Press (LIST/BROWSE). Notes When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/shuffle setting is canceled. Depending on the USB device, display items may not appear correctly. Depending on the USB device, no sound may output during the Quick-BrowZer mode. 10

11 Searching by skip items Jump mode When many items are in a category, you can search the desired item quickly. 1 Press (SEEK) + in Quick-BrowZer mode The following display appears. A B A Current item number B Total item number in the current layer C Item name 2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired item, or one near the desired item. It skips in steps of 10% of the total item number. 3 Press the control dial. The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer mode and the selected item appears. 4 Rotate the control dial to select the desired item and press it. Playback starts if the selected item is a track. 5 Repeat step 2 until the desired track is selected. Playback starts. To cancel Jump mode Press (BACK) or (SEEK). C 11

12 CD For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see page 17. Display items Example: when you set Info (information) mode to All (page 16). A A Source (CD/WMA/MP3/AAC) indication B Clock C Album number/track number/elapsed playing time, Track name, Disc name, Artist name, Album name To change display items C, press (DSPL). Tip Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/ WMA/AAC, see page 20. Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or (2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Select Repeat Track Repeat Album* Shuffle Album* Shuffle Disc C To play track repeatedly. album repeatedly. * When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played. B album in random order. disc in random order. To return to normal play mode, select Repeat off or Shuffle off. Radio Storing and receiving stations Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. Storing automatically BTM 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until TUNER appears. To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2. 2 Press and hold the select button. 3 Rotate the control dial until BTM appears, then press the select button. The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored. Storing manually 1 While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until MEM appears. Note If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be replaced. Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to (6)). Tuning automatically 1 Select the band, then press (SEEK) /+ to search for the station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received. Tip If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold (SEEK) /+ to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) /+ repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning). 12

13 Receiving a station through a list LIST You can list up the frequency. 1 Select the band, then press (LIST). The preset list appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired station appears. USB devices USB device playback 1 Open the USB cover. 3 Press the select button to receive the station. The display returns to normal reception mode. 2 Connect the USB device to the USB terminal. Playback starts. If a USB device is already connected, to start playback, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until USB appears. Press (OFF) to stop playback. Notes Before removing a USB device, be sure to stop playback first. If you remove your USB device during playback, data in the USB device may be damaged. Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose connection. Do not detach the front panel during playback of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged. 13

14 Display items Example: when you set Info (information) mode to All (page 16). A C A ATRAC/WMA/MP3/AAC indication* 1 WMA/MP3/AAC indication* 2 B Clock C Album number/track number/elapsed playing time, Track name, Artist name, Album name B *1 When an ATRAC Audio Device is connected. *2 When a Mass Storage Class Device is connected. To change display items C, press (DSPL). Tip Displayed items will differ, depending on the recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/WMA/AAC/ ATRAC, see page 20. Note The display differs depending on the Mass Storage Class type USB device, and ATRAC Audio Device. Listening to music on a Mass Storage Class type audio device Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or (2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Listening to music on a Walkman (ATRAC Audio Device) 1 During playback, press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. The item changes as follows: Album Mode t Track Mode t Genre Mode t Playlist Mode* t Artist Mode * May not appear depending on the device. Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or (2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Select Repeat Track Repeat Album Repeat Artist Repeat Playlist Repeat Genre Shuffle Album Shuffle Artist Shuffle Playlist Shuffle Genre Shuffle Device To play track repeatedly. album repeatedly. artist repeatedly. playlist repeatedly. genre repeatedly. album in random order. artist in random order. playlist in random order. genre in random order. device in random order. To return to normal play mode, select Repeat off or Shuffle off. Select Repeat Track Repeat Album Shuffle Album Shuffle Device To play track repeatedly. album repeatedly. album in random order. device in random order. To return to normal play mode, select Repeat off or Shuffle off. 14

15 Other functions Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound characteristics 1 Press the select button. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired menu item appears, then press the select button. 3 Rotate the control dial to select the setting, then press the select button. The setting is complete. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode. The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): z indicates the default settings. EQ3 parametric To select an equalizer type: Xplod, Vocal, Edge, Cruise, Space, Gravity, Custom or off (z). DSO To select the DSO mode: 1, 2, 3 or off (z). The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect. Balance To adjust the balance between the right and left speakers: R10 0 (z) L10 Fader To adjust the balance between the front and rear speakers: F10 0 (z) R10 Subwoofer To adjust the subwoofer volume: (z) 10 ( is displayed at the lowest setting.) LPF (Low Pass Filter) To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: off (z), 125Hz or 78Hz. AUX Level* To adjust the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment. This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources (page 17). Adjustable level: +18dB 0dB (z) 8dB * When AUX source is activated. Customizing the equalizer curve EQ3 Tune Custom of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings. 1 Select a source, then press the select button. 2 Rotate the control dial to select EQ3 parametric, then press the select button. 3 Rotate the control dial to select Custom, then press (SEEK) +. 4 Rotate the control dial to select EQ3 Mode Tune, then press the select button. 5 Rotate the control dial to select the desired frequency range from LOW, MID or HI, then press the select button. 6 Rotate the control dial to select the center frequency you wish to adjust, then press the select button. Selectable frequency in each range: LOW: 60 Hz or 100 Hz MID: 500 Hz or 1.0 khz HI: 10.0 khz or 12.5 khz 7 Rotate the control dial to adjust the equalizer curve. The volume level is adjustable in 1 db steps, from 10 db to +10 db. 8 Press the select button. Repeat steps 5 to 8 to adjust other frequency ranges. 9 Press (BACK) or (SEEK) twice. The display returns to normal play/reception mode. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, select EQ3 Mode Initialize and Yes in step 4. Tip Other equalizer types are also adjustable. 15

16 16 Adjusting setup items MENU 1 Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired menu item appears, then press the select button. 3 Rotate the control dial to select the setting, then press the select button. The setting is complete. 4 Press (BACK). The display returns to normal play/reception mode. The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): z indicates the default settings. Setup Clock Adjust (page 5) Beep To set on (z) or off. RM (Rotary Commander) To change the operative direction of the rotary commander controls. NORM (z): to use the rotary commander in the factory-set position. REV : when you mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column. AUX Audio To turn the AUX source display on (z) or off (page 17). AutoOff To shut off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: NO (z), 30 sec, 30 min or 60 min. Display Demo (Demonstration) To set on (z) or off. Name Language* 1 To switch the priority of the displayed text information. (z): English. : Simplified Chinese. : Traditional Chinese. : Hangul. Image To set various display images. Movie 1 (z) 3 : to display a movie. SA 1 3 : to display the Spectrum Analyzer. Wall.P 1 3 : to display a wallpaper. off : to not display any image. Auto Image To set various display images. All : to step repeatedly through the display images in all display modes. Movie (z): to display a movie. SA : to display the Spectrum Analyzer. off : to not display any image. Info (Information) To display the items (depending on the source, etc.). Simple (z): to not display any items. All : to display all items. Clear : to have items automatically disappear. Dimmer To change the brightness of the display. Auto (z): to dim the display automatically when you turn lights on. on : to dim the display. off : to deactivate the dimmer. Illumination To change the illumination color: Blue (z), Red or Green. Black Out To turn off the illumination automatically for any source (for example, during CD playback/ radio reception, etc.). on * 2 : to turn off the illumination if no operation is performed for 5 seconds. off (z): to deactivate the Black Out function. To bring the light back on, press any button. Auto Scroll To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/album/group/track is changed. on (z): to scroll. off : to not scroll. Receive Mode Local (Local seek mode) off (z): to tune normal reception. on : to only tune into stations with stronger signals. Mono* 3 (Monaural mode) To improve poor FM reception, select monaural reception mode. off (z): to hear stereo broadcast in stereo. on : to hear stereo broadcasts in monaural. BTM (page 12) *1 CDX-GT878US only. *2 When the Black Out function is activated, the unit cannot be operated with the card remote commander. *3 When FM is received.

17 Using optional equipment Auxiliary audio equipment By connecting an optional portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit and then simply selecting the source, you can listen on your car speakers. The volume level is adjustable for any difference between the unit and the portable audio device. Follow the procedure below: Connecting the portable audio device 1 Turn off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 3 Connect to the unit. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired changer appears. Unit number, MP3 indication* 1 LP2/LP4 indication* 2 Disc/Album number Playback starts. *1 When an MP3 is played. *2 When MDLP disc is played. Skipping albums and discs 1 During playback, press (3)/(4) (ALBUM / +). AUX AUX To skip Press (3)/(4) (ALBUM /+) album album continuously discs discs continuously and release (hold for a moment). within 2 seconds of first releasing. repeatedly. then, press again within 2 seconds and hold. * Be sure to use a straight type plug. Adjust the volume level Connecting cord* (not supplied) Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected audio device before playback. 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until AUX appears. AUX Audio appears. 3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume. 4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 5 Adjust the input level (page 15). Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or (2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Select Repeat Disc Shuffle Changer Shuffle All* To play disc repeatedly. tracks in the changer in random order. tracks in all units in random order. * When two or more MD changers are connected. To return to normal play mode, select Repeat off or Shuffle off. continue to next page t CD/MD changer Selecting the changer 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until CD or MD appears. 17

18 Locating a disc by name LIST You can select a disc from the list when a CD changer with CD TEXT capability, or MD changer is connected. If you assign a name to a disc, the name appears on the list. 1 During playback, press (LIST). The disc number or disc name appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired disc appears. 3 Press the select button to play the disc. The display returns to normal play mode. Rotary commander RM-X4S Changing the operative direction The operative direction of the controls is factoryset as shown below. To increase To decrease If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction. 1 While pushing the VOL control, press and hold (SOUND). Attaching the label Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rotary commander. SOUND MODE DSPL DSPL MODE SOUND Location of controls The corresponding buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as those on this unit. PRESET/ DISC SOUND ATT MODE SOURCE 18 VOL DSPL SEEK/AMS OFF The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the unit. ATT (attenuate) button To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again. PRESET/DISC control CD/MD: The same as (3)/(4) (ALBUM /+) on the unit (push in and rotate). Radio: To receive stored stations (push in and rotate) VOL (volume) control The same as the control dial on the unit (rotate). SEEK/AMS control The same as (SEEK) /+ on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold). OFF

19 Additional Information Precautions If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically while the unit is operating. Moisture condensation On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated. To maintain high sound quality Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or discs. Notes on discs To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface. Handle the disc by its edge. Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use. Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray. Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/ residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc. Do not use any discs with labels or stickers attached. The following malfunctions may result from using such discs: Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism). Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g., playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to warp. Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs. You cannot play 8 cm (3 1 /4 in) CDs. Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs. Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this unit. You cannot play a CD-R/a CD-RW that is not finalized. The unit is compatible with the ISO 9660 level 1/ level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in the expansion format, and Multi Session. The maximum number of: folders (albums): 150 (including root and empty folders). files (tracks) and folders contained in a disc: 300 (if a folder/file names contain many characters, this number may become less than 300). displayable characters for a folder/file name is 32 (Joliet), or 64 (Romeo). When the disc is recorded in Multi Session, only the first track of the first session format is recognized and played (any other format is skipped). The priority of the format is CD-DA and MP3/WMA/AAC. When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of the first session is played. When the first track is not a CD-DA, the MP3/ WMA/AAC session is played. If the disc has no data in any of these formats, NO Music is displayed. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. 19

20 20 About USB devices Mass Storage Class and ATRAC Audio Device type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used. However, this unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB HUB. For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the Sony support website (page 25). Corresponding codec is different according to device type. Mass Storage Class: MP3/WMA/AAC ATRAC Audio Device: ATRAC/MP3/WMA/ AAC DRM (Digital Rights Management) files other than ATRAC may not be played. The maximum number of displayable data is as follows. Mass Storage Class: folders (albums): 128, files (tracks) per folder: 500 ATRAC Audio Device: ATRAC/MP3/WMA/AAC albums/artists/playlists/genres: 65535, tracks: Notes When using a cable, use the one supplied with the USB device to connect. Do not use a USB device that is so large or heavy it may interfere with driving operations. Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as malfunction may result. It may take time for playback to begin, depending on the amount of recorded data. Backup of data in a USB device is recommended. Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files (CD-R/RW or Mass Storage Class) MP3/WMA/AAC Folder (album) MP3/WMA/ AAC file (track) About MP3 files MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size. ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and 1.1), or 63/126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4). When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file extension.mp3 to the file name. During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately. Note If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps, sound may be intermittent. About WMA files WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/22* of its original size. WMA tag is 63 characters. When naming a WMA file, be sure to add the file extension.wma to the file name. During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (variable bit rate) WMA file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately. * only for 64 kbps Note Playback of a lossless compression file is not supported. About AAC files AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/11* of its original size. AAC tag is 126 characters. When naming an AAC file, be sure to add the file extension.m4a to the file name. During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (variable bit rate) AAC file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately. * only for 128 kbps Note Playback of the following AAC files is not supported. lossless compression copyright-protected About ATRAC files ATRAC3plus format ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size. ATRAC3plus, which is an extended format of ATRAC3, compresses the audio CD data to approximately 1/20 of its original size. The unit accepts both ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format. The characters for a folder/file name and text information written by SonicStage are displayed. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

21 Maintenance Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. 2 c + side up 1 Notes on the lithium battery Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact. Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery. Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur. WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire. Cleaning the connectors The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 6) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged. Main unit Notes For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch. Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device. Removing the unit Back of the front panel 1 Remove the protection collar. 1 Detach the front panel (page 6). 2 Pinch both edges of the protection collar, then pull it out. Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Fuse (10 A) x continue to next page t 21

22 22 2 Remove the unit. 1 Insert both release keys simultaneously until they click. 2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit. 3 Slide the unit out of the mounting. Specifications CD Player section Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 db Frequency response: 10 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit Tuner section Hook facing inwards. FM Tuning range: MHz (at 50 khz step) MHz (at 200 khz step) FM tuning interval: 50 khz/200 khz switchable Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 khz Usable sensitivity: 9 dbf Selectivity: 75 db at 400 khz Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 db (stereo), 69 db (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 khz: 0.5 % (stereo), 0.3 % (mono) Separation: 35 db at 1 khz Frequency response: 30 15,000 Hz AM Tuning range: 531 1,602 khz (at 9 khz step) 530 1,710 khz (at 10 khz step) AM tuning interval: 9 khz/10 khz switchable Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 khz Sensitivity: 30 µv USB Player section Interface: USB (Full-speed) Maximum current: 500mA Power amplifier section Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance: 4 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W 4 (at 4 ohms) General Outputs: Audio outputs terminal (front/rear) Subwoofer output terminal (mono) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: Telephone ATT control terminal Illumination control terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna (aerial) input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) USB signal input terminal Tone controls: Low: ±10 db at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Mid: ±10 db at 1 khz (XPLOD) High: ±10 db at 10 khz (XPLOD) Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative ground (earth)) Dimensions: Approx mm (7 1 / /8 in) (w/h/d) Mounting dimensions: Approx mm (7 1 /4 2 1 /8 6 1 /2 in) (w/h/d) Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz) Supplied accessories: Card remote commander: RM-X156 Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Optional accessories/equipment: Rotary commander: RM-X4S BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord): RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX, CDX-656X AUX-IN selector: XA-300 Interface adaptor for ipod: XA-120IP Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

23 Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device ( WM-DRM ) to protect the integrity of their content ( Secure Content ) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content ( WM-DRM Software ). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content ( Secure Content Owners ) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software s right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software s ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners. Note This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets. Packaging cushions are made from paper. Troubleshooting The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. General No power is being supplied to the unit. Check the connection. If everything is in order, check the fuse. If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the remote commander. t Turn on the unit. The power antenna (aerial) does not extend. The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box. No sound. The volume is too low. The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead) is activated. The position of the fader control FAD is not set for a 2-speaker system. The CD changer is incompatible with the disc (MP3/ WMA/AAC). t Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible CD changer, or this unit. No beep sound. The beep sound is canceled (page 16). An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier. The contents of the memory have been erased. The RESET button has been pressed. t Store again into the memory. The power supply lead or battery has been disconnected. The power supply lead is not connected properly. Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes noise when the position of the ignition is switched. The leads are not matched correctly with the car s accessory power connector. During playback or reception, demonstration mode starts. If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with Demo on set, demonstration mode starts. t Set Demo off (page 16). The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window. The dimmer is set Dimmer on (page 16). The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF). t Press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display appears. The connectors are dirty (page 21). The Auto Off function does not operate. The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates after turning off the unit. t Turn off the unit. The display disappears while the unit is operating. The Black Out function is set to on (page 16). Card remote commander operation is not possible. If the Black Out function is activated (no lighting), card remote commander operation is not possible (page 16). Make sure the insulation film has been removed (page 5). DSO does not function. Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable effect. continue to next page t 23

24 The images change automatically. In Auto Image mode, the selected image cannot be displayed. t To display selected image only, set to Auto Image off (page 16). Any display items do not display. t Set to Info All (page 16). Cannot adjust the volume level The portable audio device was not connected when AUX was selected as (SOURCE). t Connect the portable audio device to the AUX input jack. Text information does not appear correctly. The text information contains unsupported characters. CD/MD playback The disc cannot be loaded. Another disc is already loaded. The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way. The disc does not playback. Defective or dirty disc. The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 19). MP3/WMA/AAC files take longer to play back than others. The following discs take a longer time to start playback. a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure. a disc recorded in Multi Session. a disc to which data can be added. The display items do not scroll. For discs with very many characters, those may not scroll. Auto Scroll is set to off. t Set to Auto Scroll on (page 16) or press (SCRL). The sound skips. Installation is not correct. t Install the unit at an angle of less than 45 in a sturdy part of the car. Defective or dirty disc. The operation buttons do not function. The disc will not eject. Press the RESET button (page 5). Radio reception The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises. Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car s antenna (aerial) booster (only when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass). Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial). The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up. t Check the connection of the power antenna (aerial) control lead. Check the frequency. When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises. t Set the DSO mode to off (page 15). Preset tuning is not possible. Store the correct frequency in the memory. The broadcast signal is too weak. Automatic tuning is not possible. The local seek mode is set to on. t Set to Local off (page 16). The broadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning. During FM reception, the ST indication flashes. Tune in the frequency accurately. The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set to Mono on (page 16). An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural. The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Set to Mono off (page 16). USB playback You cannot play back items via a USB HUB. This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB HUB. The USB device takes longer to play back. The USB device contains files with a complicated tree structure. Cannot play back items. A USB device does not work. t Reconnect it. A beep sounds. During playback, the USB device has been disconnected. t Before disconnecting a USB device, make sure to stop playback first for data protection. The sound is intermittent. The sound may be intermittent at a high-bit-rate of more than 320 kbps. Error displays/messages 24 Blank Disc Tracks have not been recorded on the MD.* 1 t Play an MD with recorded tracks.

25 Checking The unit is confirming the connection of a USB device. t Wait until confirming the connection is finished. Error* 2 The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.* 1 t Clean or insert the disc correctly. A blank disc has been inserted. The disc cannot play because of some problem. t Insert another disc. USB device was not automatically recognized. t Reconnect it again. Failure The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. t See the installation guide manual of this model to check the connection. Hubs Not Supported USB HUB is not supported on this unit. Load The changer is loading the disc. t Wait until loading is complete. Local Seek +/ The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning. NO Album Name An album name is not written in the track. NO Artist Name An artist name is not written in the track. NO Device (SOURCE) is selected without a USB device connected. A USB device or a USB cable has been disconnected during playback. t Be sure to connect a USB device and USB cable. NO Disc The disc is not inserted in the CD/MD changer. t Insert discs in the changer. NO Disc Name A disc/album/track name is not written in the track. NO ID3 Tag* 3 ID3 tag information is not written in the MP3 file. NO Magazine The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer. t Insert the magazine in the changer. NO Music The disc/usb device does not contain a music file. t Insert a music CD in this unit or MP3 playable changer. t Connect the USB device with a music file in it. NO Track The selected item in the USB device does not contain an album/track. NO Track Name A track name is not written in the track. Not Read The disc information has not been read by the unit. t Load the disc, then select it on the list. Not Ready The lid of the MD changer is open or the MDs are not inserted properly. t Close the lid or insert the MDs properly. Not Supported The connected USB device is not supported. t Connect a USB device of Mass Storage Class (page 20). Offset There may be an internal malfunction. t Check the connection. If the error indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Overload USB device is overloaded. t Disconnect the USB device, then change the source by pressing (SOURCE). t Indicates that the USB device is out of order, or an unsupported device is connected. Read The unit is reading all track and album/group information on the disc/usb device. t Wait until reading is complete and playback starts automatically. Depending on the disc/usb device structure, it may take more than a minute. Push Reset The CD unit and CD/MD changer cannot be operated because of some problem. t Press the RESET button (page 5). or During fast-forward or reverse, you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further. The character cannot be displayed with the unit. *1 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display. *2 If an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear in the display. *3 When a CD changer is connected. If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the time the problem began. Support site If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product, please visit the web site below: Customers in Latin America: Customers in Pan Asia:

26 Autoestéreo para disco compacto Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual de instalación/conexiones suministrado. Esta etiqueta está situada en la parte inferior del chasis. ATRAC, ATRAC AD, SonicStage y sus respectivos logotipos son marcas comerciales de Sony Corporation. WALKMAN y el logotipo de WALKMAN son marcas comerciales registradas de Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows Media y el logotipo de Windows son marcas comerciales o marcas comerciales registradas de Microsoft Corporation en Estados Unidos o en otros países. Advertencia: si el encendido del automóvil no dispone de una posición ACC Asegúrese de ajustar la función de desconexión automática (página 16). La unidad se desconectará completa y automáticamente en el tiempo establecido después de apagarla, lo cual evita que se agote la batería. Si no ajusta la función de desconexión automática, mantenga presionado (OFF) hasta que la pantalla se apague cada vez que apague el motor. 2

27 Tabla de contenido Bienvenido Procedimientos iniciales Restauración de la unidad Preparación del control remoto de tarjeta Ajuste del reloj Extracción del panel frontal Colocación del panel frontal Inserción del disco en la unidad Expulsión del disco Ubicación de los controles y operaciones básicas CD Unidad principal Control remoto de tarjeta RM-X Búsqueda de una pista Quick-BrowZer Búsqueda por omisión de elementos modo de Omisión Elementos de la pantalla Reproducción repetida y aleatoria Radio Almacenamiento y recepción de emisoras Almacenamiento automático BTM Almacenamiento manual Recepción de las emisoras almacenadas Sintonización automática Recepción de emisoras mediante una lista LIST Otras funciones Cambio de los ajustes de sonido Ajuste de las características de sonido Personalización de la curva de ecualizador EQ3 Tune Definición de los elementos de configuración MENU Uso de un equipo opcional Equipo de audio auxiliar Cambiador de CD/MD Mando rotatorio RM-X4S Información complementaria Precauciones Notas sobre los discos Acerca de los dispositivos USB Orden de reproducción de los archivos MP3/WMA/AAC (disco CD-R/RW o dispositivo de almacenamiento masivo) Acerca de los archivos MP Acerca de los archivos WMA Acerca de los archivos AAC Acerca de los archivos ATRAC Mantenimiento Extracción de la unidad Especificaciones Solución de problemas Mensajes/indicaciones de error Dispositivos USB Reproducción en el dispositivo USB Elementos de la pantalla Audición en un dispositivo de audio de almacenamiento masivo Audición de música con Walkman (dispositivo de audio ATRAC)